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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
City Council
THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY
AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
6:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street
and Via Video Conference
Monday, February 23, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Lindy Peters and Councilmember Scott Hockett
Present: 5 -
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Godeke reported that no reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 26-91 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 30th Anniversary of Los Gallitos Attachments: 07- Los Gallitos 30th Anniversary
Vice Mayor Rafanan read and presented Proclamation Honoring the 30th Anniversary of Los Gallitos to family and staff.
1B. 26-94 Honoring Dan Platt for a Lifetime of Service to Noyo Harbor and the Commercial Fishing Community
Attachments: 09- Dan Platt Noyo Harbor
Councilmember Peters read and presented Proclamation Honoring Dan Platt for a Lifetime of Service to Noyo Harbor and the Commercial Fishing Community accepted by Harbor Master Anna Neumann.
1C. 26-89 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing March, 2026, as Women's History Month
Attachments: 06-Women's History Month
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Councilmember Albin-Smith read and presented Women's History Month to Mary Rose Kaczorowski and Michele Karpov.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Maryanne Schmidt.
(2) None.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
Police Chief Eric Swift reported on status of recruitment for hiring Sergeant and an Administration Assistant. Sarah McCormick gave broadband status report.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers shared information regarding motorized vehicles on Coastal Trail and Tessie Branscomb turned 90 celebration; upcoming meetings reported: Mendocino Transit Authority, Meet with Police Chief and City Manager at Town Hall, and Meet with the Mayor Godeke at Farmer's Market, rain or shine, at 3:00 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Hockett, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Consent Calendar be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
5A. 26-83 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving Contract Amendment with Therma Inc, for the Controls Upgrade of Air Handler 1 to Include the Controls Upgrade of Air Handler 2 and Startup Assistance, Increasing the Amount of the Contract, (Amount not to Exceed $24,145); CEQA Exemption 15301
RESO Therma Amendment
Att 1 - Change Order 1
Att 2 - Change Order 2
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5010-2026
5B. 26-75 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Designating a Responsible Person for Affordable Care Act Reporting
Attachments: RESO Designating A Responsible Person for ACA Reporting This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5011-2026
5C. 26-78 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting of City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 3/10/2026
City Council Meeting Minutes February 23, 2026
December 17, 2025
Attachments: PSCM 2025-12-17
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5D. 26-99 Approve Minutes of February 9, 2026
Attachments: CCM 02.09.2026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. 26-74 Receive a Report, Hold a Public Hearing, Consider Adoption of a Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Adopting Program Guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Assistance Loan Program (BALP), and Consider Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Community Development Services for Loan Underwriting Services: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)
02232026 Report CDBG BALP PGs PSA
Att 1 - RESO CDBG BALP PGS
Att 2 - CDBG BALP PGs
Att 3 - CDS PSA Amend No 3
Att 4 - Exhibit A for CDS Amend 3
Att 5 - NOPH
Att 6 - 02232026 Presentation
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 7A. Grant Coordinator Lacy Sallas presented staff report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Godeke opened the public hearing at 6:44 PM
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Godeke closed the public hearing at 6:45 PM.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Resolution 5012-2026 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 5012-2026
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, that the Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for loan underwriting services be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
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Enactment No: RES 5012-2026
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 26-62 Receive Report, Receive Public Works and Facilities Committee Recommendation, and Provide Direction on Street Rehabilitation Funding, Strategies, Location, and Scope
02232026 Road Crew and Oak Street Investigation
Att 1 - Equipment Purchase Summary
Att 2 - Lumos Proposal for Oak Street Utility Investigation Att 3 - Road Crew Presentation
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Manager Isaac Whippy and Assistant Director Engineering Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Maintenance Lead Ian Sanderson and Maintenance 3 Steve Baxman also answered clarifying questions from Councilmembers.
Public Comment: Paul Clark and Jacob Patterson
Direction: Councilmembers shared support to move forward with in-house crew and purchase of equipment in addition to hiring two additional staff. Oak Street Investigation with Consultant Lumos Engineering was also supported along with direction to staff to define 2028 Street Project Scope for grant application.
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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